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MD52 TAY

2002 Mazda Mx-5 · Petrol · 1839cc

Red Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1839cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2002 Mazda Mx-5 Petrol 1839cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 2 (90% pass rate). It has 78,114 miles on the clock, averaging 3,033 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MD52 TAY

MOT Status
Due date passed
78,114
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
90%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 2 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
3,033

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading78,114 miles
Reading date
Miles last year134
Average per year3,033
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MD52 TAY 25k38k51k65k78k '07'24'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage78,114 miles
Since last MOT+134 miles
PASS
Mileage77,980 miles
Since last MOT+573 miles
PASS
Mileage77,407 miles
Since last MOT+650 miles
PASS
Mileage76,757 miles
Since last MOT+1,185 miles
PASS
Mileage75,572 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,569 miles
Since last MOT+242 miles
PASS
Mileage75,327 miles
Since last MOT+1,014 miles
PASS
Mileage74,313 miles
Since last MOT+1,389 miles
PASS
Mileage72,924 miles
Since last MOT+1,235 miles
PASS
Mileage71,689 miles
Since last MOT+1,192 miles
PASS
Mileage70,497 miles
Since last MOT+3,389 miles
PASS
Mileage67,108 miles
Since last MOT+6,267 miles
PASS
Mileage60,841 miles
Since last MOT+7,380 miles
PASS
Mileage53,461 miles
Since last MOT+6,922 miles
PASS
Mileage46,539 miles
Since last MOT+1,951 miles
PASS
Mileage44,588 miles
Since last MOT+3,614 miles
PASS
Mileage40,974 miles
Since last MOT+4,351 miles
PASS
Mileage36,623 miles
Since last MOT+5,394 miles
PASS
Mileage31,229 miles
Since last MOT+6,524 miles
PASS
Mileage24,705 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD52 TAY
MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1839cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeMD — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About MD52 TAY

What car is MD52 TAY?

MD52 TAY is an red Mazda Mx-5, petrol (1839cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.

What is the mileage of MD52 TAY?

The last recorded mileage for MD52 TAY was 78,114 miles, recorded on 30 Sep 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MD52 TAY passed its MOT?

MD52 TAY has had 20 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (18 passes, 2 failures). It last was tested on 30 Sep 2024.

Is MD52 TAY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MD52 TAY is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is MD52 TAY?

MD52 TAY is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.